The Rustic

26/08/2026

JELLYFISH PECULIARITIES
Curated Vintage • Fashion • Treasures

☆ JELLYFISH PECULIARITIES ☆ THE LAST WEEK AT THE RUSTIC ☆

This is your final week to shop Jellyfish Peculiarities in person at our current corner inside The Rustic, and we're sending it off with a rather special sale. 🌛🌜

From Wednesday the 26th of August to Saturday the 29th of August, enjoy up to 50% OFF selected pieces across our wonderfully eclectic collection.

Expect a treasure trove of:

🤍 Vintage & pre-loved fashion
🤍 New & nearly-new pieces
🤍 Leather jackets & coats
🤍 Shoes & handbags
🤍 Jewellery & accessories
🤍 Designer & unusual finds
🤍 Collectibles, curiosities & antique treasures

There are pieces for both women and men, with everything from everyday finds to unusual one-of-a-kind treasures, and some seriously good bargains to be found.

📍 The Rustic, Swellendam
🗓️ Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th August
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🌟 Up to 50% OFF selected items

After this week, Jellyfish Peculiarities will be shifting its focus primarily online via Instagram & Yaga, with a smaller selection of stock making its way to the new Rustic location.

So if you've been meaning to come have a rummage through the Jellyfish treasures, this is your week. ✨

Come find something peculiar. 🤍

05/08/2026

🍷 First Friday at The Rustic 🍷
Join us on Friday, 7 August 2026, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM for an evening of organic wine tasting featuring Le Lit de Franken – Antares.
✨ Handcrafted organic wines from Buffeljags, Swellendam. Meet fellow wine lovers, discover a truly local wine, and enjoy a relaxed evening in great company.
📍 The Rustic 🕠 5:30 PM onwards
We look forward to seeing you! 🍇🍷

04/08/2026

🇦🇷 CHORIPÁN NIGHT AT THE RUSTIC 🔥
Join us for a relaxed First Friday evening at The Rustic and experience the bold flavours of Argentina!
We're serving traditional Argentinian Choripán – a delicious grilled chorizo sausage served in fresh bread and topped with vibrant chimichurri and onions. Simple, authentic, and absolutely packed with flavour.
Whether you'd like to grab one to enjoy while wandering around, take it home, or sit down and soak up the atmosphere for a while, we'd love to have you. It's all about great food, good conversation, and a laid-back Friday evening.
📅 Friday, 7 August
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Rustic, Swellendam
💰 R80 each
📲 Pre-orders are essential!
Please WhatsApp Monet on 078 229 1383 with the number of Choripán you'd like to order.
Walk-ins are welcome while stocks last, but pre-ordering guarantees you won't miss out!
Bring a friend, bring your favourite drink of choice, grab a Choripán, and enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with us.
Come and experience authentic Argentinian street food, cooked Parrilla-style over the fire.
We can't wait to share the special flavours of Argentina with you! ❤️🔥

31/07/2026

☀️ Winter Sunshine Pop-Up #2 is here!
Our first pop-up was such a lovely success, so we're bringing it back for another sunny Saturday.

Join us for a relaxed morning of browsing, treasure hunting, and discovering our newest arrivals—including beautiful vintage finds and carefully curated pieces.

✨ Saturday, 1 August

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 The Rustic, Swellendam

🛍️ Up to 15% OFF on selected items for one day only!

✨ Bundle discounts available on selected purchases.

Pop in, enjoy a coffee or tea, soak up the winter sunshine, and you might just find your next favourite piece.

We'd love to see you! 💛
Discounts exclude selected consignment items.

24/07/2026

☀️ Winter Sunshine Pop-Up
Saturday, 25 July
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
✨ New arrivals at Jellyfish Peculiarities
☕ Coffee & tea available from The Rustic
👗 Browse our carefully curated fashion collection in the winter sunshine
Enjoy 10% OFF most Jellyfish Peculiarities items for one day only!
Come say hello, soak up the sunshine, and discover what's new.
📍 The Rustic, Swellendam
Excludes selected consignment items.

06/07/2026

🌶️ Curry Club at The Rustic 🌶️

Join us for another cosy Curry Club evening as part of our Winter Warmer Evenings series at The Rustic.

📅 Friday, 10 July
🕕 18:00 – 21:30
📍 The Rustic, 15 Von Manger Street, Swellendam
🌟 R180 per person

Nadine from Wrap't Deli will be serving a delicious Indian-inspired three-course feast.

✨ Menu ✨

Starter:
• North Indian-style vegetable samosa with potato, lentils, and carrot.

Main:
• Delhi-style Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) – a mildly spiced butter chicken with charred tandoori chicken in a rich tomato, butter, cream, and cashew sauce, served with naan bread.

Dessert:
• A warm South Indian-inspired Kerala dessert.

This menu is mildly spiced, making it the perfect introduction to the comforting flavours of Indian cuisine.

We would love to have you join us! Tables for 2, 4, and 6 guests are available.

🌿 Vegetarian?
Please let us know when booking so that we can prepare a delicious vegetarian option for you.

🍷 Please note:
We are not permitted to sell alcohol, so feel free to bring the wine, beer, or beverage of your choice. We will happily provide glasses and ice if needed. Coffee, tea, and cool drinks will be available to purchase.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

WhatsApp message Monet to book:
📞 078 229 1383

More Curry Club dates will be announced soon.

01/07/2026

🌸 Good evening, everyone!

A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support! We are delighted to let you know that our Chinese Dim Sum Evening is now officially SOLD OUT! 🥟❤️

We're so excited to welcome all of our booked guests this Friday evening for a relaxed night of delicious food, great company, and our continuing A Moment in Time black-and-white photography exhibition, featuring additional works from talented local photographers.

📸 Although the Dim Sum Evening is fully booked, everyone is still warmly invited to visit The Rustic during First Friday to browse and enjoy our continuing A Moment in Time – Part Two black-and-white photography exhibition. We'd love to welcome you!

🍷 Please remember to bring your own drinks to enjoy with your meal.

☔ With the winter weather in mind, don't forget to bring an umbrella or jacket if needed.

If there are any changes to your booking or you are unfortunately no longer able to attend, please let Monet know no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday so that we can finalise catering arrangements.

Please note that cancellations received after 5:00 PM on Wednesday will incur a R50 cancellation fee, as food will already have been ordered and prepared.

Thank you again for your amazing support—we truly appreciate it and can't wait to share a wonderful evening filled with delicious dim sum, warm winter vibes, great conversation, and beautiful photography.

See you on Friday! 🥟📸✨

24/06/2026

📷 Calling all photographers!

Following the wonderful response to our recent _A Moment in Time_ black-and-white photography exhibition, we're excited to announce that the exhibition is being extended for our upcoming First Friday July event. We'd love to feature more local photographers.

We have a limited number of spaces available and invite you to submit your work for consideration.

Submission guidelines:
• Black-and-white photography only
• Minimum: 1 photo
• Maximum: 2 photos per artist
• All photographs must be framed, in good condition, and ready to hang
• Please include a short description or artist's statement about your work

🗓️ Submission deadline: Thursday, 2nd July, 14h00

If you're interested in exhibiting your work at The Rustic, please send me a message for more details:

Monet

📱 078 229 1383

We can't wait to see your unique perspectives and stories through the lens.

24/06/2026

🥟📸 First Friday at The Rustic | Friday, 3 July 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for another one of our Winter Warmer Evenings, continuing at The Rustic, where we bring together delicious food and local photography.

✨ Chinese Dim Sum Evening
Enjoy a selection of warm, crispy Chinese dim sum served with rice and stir-fry for R100 per person.

📷 A Moment in Time Photography Exhibition
Our popular black-and-white photography exhibition continues, now featuring additional works from talented local photographers.

Come and experience an evening filled with flavour, creativity, and community.

📍 The Rustic
🗓️ Friday, 3 July 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Dim Sum: R100 per person

Booking is essential for the casual dim sum evening.

To reserve your spot, please contact Monet on 078 229 1383.

We can't wait to welcome you for delicious food, inspiring photography, and a wonderful evening together.

23/06/2026